Friends and Lovers
Joey Tirrell, Still-Life with Triumeq and Wrapped Candies that remind me of Félix Gonzáles-Torres, 2023 Acrylic, wrapped candies, wall paper, wood strips, and other mixed media. Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Museum Purchase with funds from Kandy Budgor; Luria/Budgor Family Foundation, 2024.3
Edie Fake Suasion, 2024 Acrylic and gouache on wood panel Museum purchase with funds from the General Art Acquisition Fund, 2024.24
Pui Tiffany Chow 周佩璇 Is It Inside, Is It Outside, 2020 Acrylic, charcoal, flashe paint, oil, spray paint and suede-tex flocking on canvas Courtesy of the artist
Often LGBTQ people have forged circles of friendship and alternative families as they navigate their identity, need for authentic self expression, and frequently hostile environment. Drawing on artworks in the SBMA collection and loans from artists, this exhibition explores art about LGTBQ friendship, companionship, solidarity, and desire. This exhibition has been supported by the R&R Trust and Rachel Kaganoff.
This exhibition has been supported by the R&R Trust and Rachel Kaganoff.
